364 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Jeep Cherokee. Click any complaint to view the full owner description.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 28, 2022
The contact owns a 1990 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 30-45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that he increasingly applied pressure on the brake pedal until the vehicle responded. There was a 100-feet stopping distance delay. The dealer was notified of the failure and declined to diagnose the vehicle. The contact provided a description of the failure to the dealer who informed him that the brake pump motor assembly needed to be replaced; however, the parts were no longer available nationwide. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V260000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which he associated with the failure; however, the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 195,492.
SERVICE BRAKESMarch 3, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO STOP TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED TO STOP VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE VACUUM PUMP MOTOR FAILED. THE CONTACT CALLED CROWN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM LOCATED AT (6300 KING DR, VENTURA, CA 93003 (805) 323-3363) BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 164,000.
SERVICE BRAKESMarch 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V260000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) YEARS BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROWN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (6300 KING DR, VENTURA, CA 93003) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO LONGER MAKING THE PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
SERVICE BRAKESApril 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE BRAKE PUMP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH PARTS HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. HAWK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (7911 W ROOSEVELT RD, FOREST PARK, IL 60130, (708) 366-1001) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED, BUT REFUSED TO PROVIDE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR BOTH PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL OR LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THE PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO SOLUTION OTHER THAN HAVING THE DEALER REPLACE THE PART. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
SERVICE BRAKESAugust 11, 2017
MY 4YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND I WERE ON OUR WAY HOME WHEN MY BRAKES ALMOST COMPLETELY WENT OUT AT ABOUT 45MPH. LUCKILY WE WERE ON A STRAIGHT COUNTRY BACKROAD WITH A GRAVEL SHOULDER TO AID IN SLOWING DOWN. TOWED THE JEEP TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP 2 WEEKS LATER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC ON 04/24/2017 WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THE ISSUE TO BE THE ACTUATOR PUMP UNDER A #702 RECALL. I WAS GIVEN 2 OPTIONS, SELL MY JEEP TO CHRYSLER FOR ~$600 OR GET IT REPLACED WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS WITH BOTH PARTS AND LABOR TO BE COVERED BY CHRYSLER. CONSIDERING I HAD PURCHASED THE XJ (SO CLEAN AT THE TIME) FOR $3000 PLUS HAD DROPPED $1,100 ON NEW TIRES TWO MONTHS PRIOR IN FEBRUARY I DID NOT FIND SELLING IT FOR ~$600 A FINANCIALLY WISE DECISION. SO I OPTED WITH GETTING THE PARTS REPLACED. WELL FOR THE PAST 4 MONTHS NOW WHENEVER I CHECK IN ON MY JEEP, THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP INFORMS ME THEY ARE STILL WAITING ON PART NUMBERS FROM CHRYSLER SINCE THE CURRENT EMPLOYEES HAVE NOT COME ACROSS THIS RECALL YET AND WHEN I CONTACT CHRYSLER I AM JUST INFORMED THAT THEY NO LONGER MAKE THE ORIGINAL PARTS AND ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR ONE LEFT OUT THERE. THIS LAST WEEK THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE AN ORIGINAL PART PLUS THE OFFER STILL STANDS FOR ~$600. I HAVE YET TO GET A RESPONSE THIS PAST WEEK ABOUT THE OTHER OPTION I ORIGINALLY AGREED UPON (REPLACING WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS). I DON'T SEE $600 AS A SOLUTION TO THE RECALL AS BOTH NADA AND KBB PRICE MY JEEP FROM $2,200-$4,900 IN MY AREA (BEND, OR). I WOULD REALLY LOVE TO GET MY BELOVED JEEP BACK UP TO SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MY DAUGHTER AND I. I LOVE JEEP, PROBABLY ALWAYS WILL BUT I DON'T WANT TO BE SHORTED MONEY OR SAFETY BECAUSE OF NEGLECT TO REPAIR. THANKS FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO READ THIS.
SERVICE BRAKESMay 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, AN UNKNOWN HISSING SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE REQUIRED A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V260000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE LIFETIME WARRANTY COULD NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NO LONGER MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 188,160. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
SERVICE BRAKESNovember 10, 2014
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO VACUUM PUMP FAILURE. CHECKED RECALLS AND SAFETY RECALL #318T WAS ISSUED JULY 1991. CHRYSLER STATES THERE ARE NO PARTS AND THEREFORE WILL NOT EFFECT RECALL. *TR
Crash reported
NHTSA #10653938SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAugust 28, 2013
S10 DIRECT REPLY- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM CONSTITUENT RE A COPY OF A LETTER TO THE VICE PRESIDENT REGARDING A CAR ACCIDENT IN ARCADIA, FL IN MARCH 2013. *SMD A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE WAS IN A DRAINAGE DITCH, ACROSS FROM TWO OTHER VEHICLES, THAT WERE PARKED. THE OWNERS DAUGHTER GOT BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THE JEEP,STARTED IT AND PLACED IT IN DRIVE, WITH THE INTENTION OF REMOVING IT FROM THE DITCH, AS SHE FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL, THE JEEP FLEW OUT OF THE DITCH GOING AIRBORNE, AND KNOCKED DOWN THE OWNER TO THE GROUND, CAUSING BRUISES, NEXT, THE JEEP FLEW OVER THE ROAD NEVER TOUCHING THE PAVEMENT, THE DRIVER DID NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, PRESUMABLY OUT OF FEAR, UNTIL IT RESTED ON TOP OF TWO PARKED VEHICLE. THE DRIVER, WHO WAS NOT LICENSED, CLAIMED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATOR. HOWEVER, THE WRECKER SERVICE, WHO WAS A HIGHLY EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES OR ACCELERATOR PEDALS, AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE IN PARK IN ORDER TO START IT.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10537657SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 1, 2013
THE INFAMOUS BENDIX ABS MOTOR/PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED FOR THE THIRD TIME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VIRTUALLY ALL STOPPING ABILITY. ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS (1997 & 2007), CHRYSLER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE PURSUANT TO THE "LIFETIME WARRANTY" IMPOSED IN CONNECTION WITH RECALL #702. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 5 WEEKS SINCE THE LOCAL DEALER DIAGNOSED THIS RECURRING DEFECT BUT BOTH THEY AND CHRYSLER CLAIM AN INABILITY TO FIX IT DUE TO THE UNAVAILABILITY TO OBTAIN THE REFERENCED ABS BOOSTER UNIT. THIS ASSERTION IS FALSE. MORE THAN 5200 JEEPS WERE RECALLED AND A REBUILDABLE CORE WAS OBTAINED FOR EACH INSTALLATION. CHRYSLER IS EITHER MAKING NO EFFORT TO OBTAIN EXISTING UNITS OR FAILING TO HAVE NEW ONES MANUFACTURED. THERE IS NOT A SINGLE ONE IN DEALER INVENTORY IN THE U.S. AND NO DELIVERIES ARE SCHEDULED. CHRYSLER IS HOPING THAT BY TELLING A CUSTOMER THAT THE ITEM IS "BACKORDERED", HE/SHE WILL SIMPLY GO AWAY AS IF SUCH A STATUS WAS AN UNAVOIDABLE ACT OF GOD. CHRYSLER'S REFUSAL TO HONOR THEIR OBLIGATION IS PUTTING MANY DRIVERS AT RISK AS SOME ARE CERTAINLY DRIVING THOSE JEEPS WITH UNASSISTED BRAKING WAITING FOR THE PART THAT WILL NEVER ARRIVE. I FOUND NUMEROUS MESSAGES ON JEEP FORUM WEBSITES WHEREIN 1990 OWNERS WERE COMPLAINING OF THIS PART UNAVAILABILITY SCAM AS EARLY AS 1999. NHTSA NEEDS TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE THROUGH EVERY AVAILABLE MEANS FORTHWITH.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTICED A HESITATION IN BRAKES RESPONSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITH TIME, BECAME WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V260000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 26, 2010
1. REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE 2. BRAKE FLUID LEAK IN ABS PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY, PERMANENTLY, REDUCED THEN LOST BRAKE PERFORMANCE 3. NOTHING, OLD PART IS AVAILABLE ADDITIONAL NOTES: ORR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP DID NOT REPLACE ABS PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH HAS LIFETIME COVERAGE. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO CONVINCE ME THAT THE ABS PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT BROKEN WHICH IS NOT TRUE. CHRYSLER CORP. REFUSED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE FTC AS WELL.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 2, 2010
I HAVE OWNED A JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 1990 FOR YEARS NOW. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION EVENTS MORE THAN TEN TIMES NOW, MOST RECENTLY IN 2008. IT SEEMS EACH TIME I WILL BE DRIVING ALONG, POSSIBLY BRAKING, AND ZOOM! THE ENGINE REVS AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. IT IS LIKE DRIVING A CAR OUT OF CONTROL. I AM AWARE THAT CHRYSLER HAS BLAMED SUCH OCCURRENCES ON OPERATOR ERROR BUT, MORE THAN ONCE NOW, I HAVE CHECKED TO BE SURE MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS PEDAL WHEN THIS ACCELERATION WAS HAPPENING. THE WHOLE TIME I'M STOMPING ON THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES AGAINST IT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO FASTER EVEN THOUGH I'M BRAKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ENOUGH TIMES THAT I HAVE EVEN HAD NIGHTMARES ABOUT IT. I KNOW I SHOULD JUST BUY A NEW VEHICLE BUT I MORALLY I COULD NOT SELL IT TO ANYONE, NOR TRADE IT IN, BECAUSE I KNOW THIS PROBLEM IS REAL. I THINK CHRYSLER NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE MANY ACCIDENTS THIS HAS UNDOUBTEDLY CAUSED OVER THE YEARS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 26, 2009
THE WIRE UNDER THE DASH ON 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO THE WIRE IS MELTING TO THE HEATER AND THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK CHANGE THE FUSES IN FUSE BOX. I TAKE IT TO A SHOP A THERE TOLD ME TO REPLACE THE FUSES BOX FOR $300. *TR
Fire reported
NHTSA #10289777SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT BECAUSE HER VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V260000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK), SHE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FIRST, AND THEN THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HER FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 137,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 10, 2007
STATE OF WASHINGTON POLICE TRAFFIC. 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE. DRIVER 1 WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND HIT VEHICLE 2 VEHICLE 2 WAS PUSHED FORWARD AND STRUCK VEHICLE 3. *MC *TR UPDATED*JB
Crash reported
NHTSA #10191117SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND BRAKING POWER WAS REDUCED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, AND DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE PUMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ON 10/10/06, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A NHTSA RECALL #96V260000, REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND EXPRESSED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN BECAUSE THE RECALL STATED THAT THE BRAKE PUMP ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE LIFETIME COVERAGE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 8, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A NHTSA RECALL # 96V260000, CONCERNING THE ABS WAS RECEIVED IN 2004; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT COULD NOT FIND A DEALERSHIP WILLING TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED TO ENCOURAGE DEALERS TO PERFORM THE REMEDY. THE CONTACT HAD PHASES OF THE ACTUAL RECALL WORK PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. THE MECHANIC NOW INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR ARE NOW ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 2005
ABS BRAKING FAULT - EXTREME PULL TO LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. SEE ENCLOSED INFORMASTION SENT BY MAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR ABS RECALL WORK ALONG WITH OTHER REPAIRS NEEDED FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR SIX WEEKS. AFTER THE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 23, 2005
DRIVING OVER A NORMAL POT-HOLE ON A CITY STREET, THE THREE BOLTS WHICH HOLD THE PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT ONTO THE ENGINE BLOCK SHEARED OFF. UPON RESEARCHING THIS ON WWW.NAXJA.ORG ON THE INTERNET, I HAVE DETERMINED THAT THIS IS IN FACT A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 4.0L EQUIPPED, MANUAL TRANSMISSION JEEP XJ CHEROKEES. VEHICLE IS NOT IN A DRIVEABLE STATE PRESENTLY DUE TO THIS FAILURE. WILL HAVE TO DRILL OUT OLD BROKEN BOLT STUDS, REPLACE STUDS, AND INSPECT FOR ADDITIONAL DAMAGE.
POWER TRAINApril 5, 2005
REAR AXLE SHAKES WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND APPLYING BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN TO GET ON OFF RAMP.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 30, 2005
VEHICLE WAS ON ROAD WHILE THE OWNER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND UNEXPECTEDLY THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH.*AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #10117097SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 14, 2005
RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V260000; CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES FAILED JUST AS THE RECALL STATED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR OVER TWO WEEKS. CHRYSLER HAD DONE NOTHING TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS FOR THIS RECALL. HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *SC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 29, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN 91V063000; JEEP ISSUED A BRAKE LINE AND HOSE RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. *AK
POWER TRAINJuly 15, 2004
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING, HE SAT FOR A WHILE AND JIGGLED THE GEAR SHIFT AND IT STARTED. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC HE WAS TOLD THAT THE GEAR SHIFT CONSOLE WAS BELIEVED TO BE DEFECTIVE, AND THERE WAS A RECALL. NO SIMILAR RECALLS FOUND. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 6, 2004
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM THE MECHANIC AUTO REPAIR SHOP STRATED THERY WERE 97% SURE THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO AN OUTSTANDING RECALL, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE RECALL PROVISIONS. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMay 5, 2004
SUDDEN ENGINE ACCELERATION, 2000-2500 RPMS AT STOP OR NEUTRAL WHEN NORMAL IS 800 RPMS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT OVER THREE YEARS. IN THE TWO PREVIOUS INCIDENTS, SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTING STOPPED THE HIGH REVVING. THIS LAST TIME, IT WOULDN'T STOP UNTIL I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE FOR 20 MINUTES. I HAD TO RIDE THE BRAKE AND USE NEUTRAL IN MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE IS A 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE. IF HAS EFI, ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND CRUISE CONTROL. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN OFTEN BUT IT DOES HAPPEN.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 22, 2004
UPON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES, AND STEAM CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP, AND TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT BRAKE PRESSURE HOSE DEVELOPED A SMALL HOLE AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT. THE PRESSURE PLASTIC FITTING BROKE OFF. ALSO. RECALL 91V003000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
TIRESDecember 15, 2003
REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
TIRESDecember 14, 2003
TIRE BLOW OUT OF TIRE BOUGHT 11/17/02 WITH LESS THAN 15,000 MILES ON IT. BLOW OUT DUE TO TIRE CONSTRUCTION NOT NAIL OR OTHER EXTENAL PUNCTURE. TIRE WAS INFLATED TO SPECS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 11, 2003
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD TO DEPRESS. THERE WAS A SAFETY CAMPAIGN FOR SEVERAL BRAKE COMPONENTS, BUT THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO SUPPLY ALL THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN WITHOUT THE PARTS INSTALLED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 15, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES ON HER SON'S JEEP WERE NOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO TOLD THEM THAT IT WAS THE HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY. ALSO THE ABS PUMP WAS BAD. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT HER SON'S VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL ON THAT PART OF THAT TYPE OF VEHICLE. *AK THE VEHICLE NEEDED A ABS HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY. *SCC *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 5, 2003
WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT STOP. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 1, 2003
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, BUT BRAKE SYSTEM CONTINUED TO WORK NORMALLY. AFTER WORK PERFORMED ON ABS SYSTEM AS PART OF THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION RECALL #702 BRAKES CAUSED THE JEEP TO PULL TO THE RIGHT SIDE AT SPEEDS BELOW 25 MPH AND SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL FORCE BECAME NECESSARY TO STOP. THE ABS SYSTEM STILL FAILS ABOUT TWICE A WEEK (LIGHT COMES ON) AND BRAKING BECOMES NORMAL; I.E. NO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND DECREASED AMOUNT OF PRESSURE IS REQUIRED. DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE AND LEFT REAR SENSOR RING ($$$) BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 27, 2003
MY 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE'S ABS SYSTEM IS FAULTY. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED AND THE SELLER TOLD ME HE HAD TAKEN IT IN FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. WHEN I STARTED HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH THE BRAKES, TWO MECHANICS SAID THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. THE JEEP DEALER LAUGHED AT ONE OF THEM AND SAID GOOD LUCK. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE ABS SYSTEM WITH NO REPAIR. NOW, THE BRAKES HAVE COMPLETELY GONE OUT ON ME TWICE WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD SAFELY BOTH TIMES, BUT FEAR FOR THE TIME I WON'T BE SO LUCKY. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 18, 2003
WITHOUT WARNING OUR 1990 JEEP FUEL INJECTORS STARTED LEAKING/SPRAYING GAS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE CAR COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE OR POSSIBLY EVEN EXPLODE DUE TO ALL THE GASOLINE THE WAS BEING LEAKED.
POWER TRAINNovember 5, 2002
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. WITHOUT WARNING THE TRUCK ROLLED BACK A FEW HUNDRED FEET INTO A NEIGHBOR'S YARD WITH CONSUMER'S CHILD IN THE CAR. TS
SEATSSeptember 4, 2002
MOST ALL JEEP CHEROKEES SEAT ON DRIVERS SIDE BREAK EITHER BACK ON MOUNTING TRACK. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 8, 2002
THE ABS ACTUATOR PUMP MOTOR WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES.TS *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 23, 2002
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 96 V 260, IN 1999. AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE BRAKES HAVE FAILED TWICE. DELAER REPAIRED VEHICLE BOTH TIMES. *AK
POWER TRAINJuly 12, 2002
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING. DRIVER WAS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR. THIS WAS SECOND OCCURRENCE.DEALER WAS INFORMED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
SUSPENSIONJune 25, 2002
CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *JG
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 25, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE INFORMING HER OF A ROTOR PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE BEING SENT, CONSUMER DID NOT LIKE THE SOUND OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD ROTOR AND BRAKE WORK DONE. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JG
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 17, 2002
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE WOULD BE A SQUEAKING NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 13, 2002
WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE ENGINE RACES VERY HIGH, VHEICLE FEELS LIKE ITS GOING TO TAKE OFF, CONSUMER HAS TO HOLD FOOT ON BRAKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SEAT BELTSApril 23, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH IN A FRONTAL IMPACT, DRIVER WAS THROWN INTO STEERING, CAUSING MINOR BODILY INJURIES BECAUSE SEAT BELT WAS INOPERATIVE *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #8008396VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 27, 2002
WHEN THE CONSUMER START THE THE VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 14, 2002
ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN BRAKING BRAKES GRAB, AND VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 4, 2002
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUOSLY COMING ON, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS, ALSO VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF SAID FAILURES. *JG
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #563902FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERJanuary 4, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL GUAGE IS ACTING ERRACTICALLY.*JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 4, 2002
DEALER REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT.*JG
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERJanuary 4, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL GUAGE IS ACTING ERRACTICALLY.*JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 4, 2002
DEALER REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT.*JG
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 4, 2002
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUOSLY COMING ON, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS, ALSO VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF SAID FAILURES. *JG
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #563902ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDecember 31, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER SAW SMOKE, TRIED TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE, BUT DOORS WERE FUSED SHUT. SOMEONE FROM OUTSIDE HAD DOORS OPENED. UPON CONSUMER'S EXIT. ALSO, WINDOWS BUSTED OUT FROM HEAT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #8001240SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 1, 2001
ABS BRAKE LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD BE HARD WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THIS CAUSES STOPPING TO BE INCREASED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO HAVE BRAKES CHECKED. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT HYDRAULIC UNIT AND BOOSTER SYSTEM WERE DEFECTIVE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 11, 2001
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 90V17700/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 301T. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER REGARDING RECALL. DEALER STATED VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
TIRESJuly 9, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE, THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE(W2HLIPY057) SEPARATED, THE OUTER SHELL CAME OFF OF THE TIRE LEAVING THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE TIRE SEPARATION AND BEGAN TO SWERVE INTO THE RIGHT LANE AND THEN INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, VEHICLE BEGAN SLIDING INTO A COUNTER CLOCKWISE ROTATION AND SLID ONTO THE GRASS SHOULDER AND THEN OVERTURNED ONTO THE RIGHT SIDE STRIKING A STREET SIGN WITH THE ROOFTOP, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OVERTURN EJECTING ONE PASSENGER AND THEN VEHICLE CAME TO A REST UP RIGHT ON ITS WHEELS HALF IN THE EAST EMERGENCY LANE AND HALF ON THE GRASS SHOULDER FACING NORTH, DRIVER PARALYED AND SEVERAL OTHER INJURIES OCCURRED. *JB
4 injury(ies)
NHTSA #561927VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 5, 2001
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED AND TOOK OFF IN REVERSE, AND RAN OVER OWNER'S WIFE. THIS OCCURRED IN JULY 1997.*AK ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP, VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND STRUCK A BARBEQUE GRILL, A SET OF STEPS, THEN HIS WIFE, WHERE SHE WAS CRUSHED AND THEN DRUG APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET, AT THE SCENE A POLICE OFFICER POINTED OUT THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE MAT WAS CAUGHT UNDER THE PEDALS, POSSIBLE THROTTLE FAILURE AND IN THE EVENT CONSUMER TRYING TO HIT THE BRAKES CAUSING THE MAT TO BE STUCK. *SLC
Crash reported1 death(s)
NHTSA #891979SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 5, 2001
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLE, BRAKE AND SHOCKS F/B REPLACEMENT. VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP ON TIME STILL, DEALER IS WAITING FOR THE PARK.
POWER TRAINApril 26, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN REAR END OF VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. A PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT REAR AXLE OF VEHICLE HAD SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THIS DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 24, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL INTERMITENTLY HAVE A HIGH IDLE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED. VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED OI A SAFETY RECALL.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 10, 2001
ABS PROBLEMS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AS NORMAL. ALMOST CAUSED A CRASHED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 22, 2001
ABS HOSE HAS FAILED, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKES. DEALER AND FACTORY DID NOT HAVE PARTS TO FIX DEFECT, AND AT 19,000 MILES, PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 7, 2001
THIS ABS SYSTEM HAS BEEN PROBLEMATIC SINCE THE BEGINNING. THE COST FOR PARTS IS OUTRAGEOUS AND DEALER DIAGNOSIS ENDS UP ALWAYS ON A PART THAT IS "NOT COVERED" (I HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS). *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 31, 2001
CALIPERS AND BRAKE SHOES REPLACED BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE BRAKE ROTORS PERTAINING TO RECALL 99V-340, OWNER SEEKING REIMBURSMENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 26, 2001
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE IS DEFECTIVE, AND IT IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES BRAKES WOULD NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AND STOP VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
TIRESJanuary 23, 2001
GOODYEAR WRANGLER RADIAL TIRE P235/75R15 DOT MDHLFNWR496 EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL SEPARATION. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 19, 2001
WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED IT HAS A VERY HIGH IDLE, AND IT GETS STUCK IN THIS POSITION. THEIR IS RECALL 90V117 FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJanuary 3, 2001
FUEL INJECTORS KEEP DEVELOPING MAJOR LEAKS. 4 OF 6 HAVE FAILED SINCE 1998, THE LAST THIS PAST DECEMBER. I LOST ON THE LAST LEAK A TANK OF GAS IN 70 MILES. THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 26, 2000
BRAKE PROBLEMS DUE TO FAULTY MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. BRAKES WERE REPLACED 4 TIMES. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDecember 15, 2000
STARTED VEHICLE AND SMELLED A VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE OUTSIDE VEHICLE. NO PROIR WARNING BEFORE INCIDENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO PARTS STORE, AND MECHANIC DIAGNOSED PROBLEM. WILL TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS WHEN PARTS ARRIVE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 16, 2000
ABS LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY DIDN'T FIX IT. CONSUMER DROVE CAR WITH ABS LIGHT ON. THEN, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, DEALER SAID PARTS HAVE NOT COME IN.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 19, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH CONSUMER TRIED TO SLOW DOWN AND BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATED FROM HUB, AND VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT VIOLENTLY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 2000
BRAKE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THIS LIGHT IS ON BRAKE PEDAL IS SPONGY, AND SOMTIMES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, IT CAUSES VEHICLE TO PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER SAID THE PROBLEM IS ABS CONTROLLER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 19, 2000
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WOULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL PULL TO EITHER SIDE, AND ABS LIGHT WILL COME ON.*AK
POWER TRAINJune 9, 2000
GEAR SHIFT WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO GO INTO DRIVE WITHOUT EITHER PRESSING ON THE BRAKES OR TURNING THE KEY IN IGNITION, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT CAR IN REVERSE BY ACCIDENTLY HITTING GEAR SHIFT. ALSO, DEALER FOUND THAT THE RAMP IN WHICH THE LOCKING MECHANISM FITTED INTO WAS WORN OR DESIGNED AT AN EXTREME AN ANGLE, ALLOWING THE RAMP TO BE PUSHED INTO THE REVERSE POSITON. IN 1998, DEALER INSTALLED A SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM. *AK
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #863323FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMay 9, 2000
FUEL INJECTION: UNKNOWN TYPE: REGULATOR SQUIRTS FUEL OUT INTO THE ENGINE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 28, 2000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINApril 20, 2000
MY PROBLEM MATCHES NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 90V177000 EXACTLY, INCLUDING MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE, AND TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, BUT FOR SOME REASON, ACCORDING TO MY VIN, MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 30, 2000
I'M INQUIRING ABOUT A RECALL WHICH I WAS NEVER INFORMED ABOUT, THE 10 YR 100000 MI HAS EXPIRED DO I HAVE ANY OPTIONS ID# 96V260000, I FOUND FOUR RECALLS THAT I NEVER HEARD ABOUT UNTIL TODAY, #90V177000,91V003000, 98V005000 HELP. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 12, 2000
PAINT IS PEELING OFF IN SHEETS,THE BRAKES DON'T SLOW THE VEHICLE COSISTANLY,SOMETIMES WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE BRAKE IT LIKE YOU DON'T HAVE BRAKES AT ALL BUT THE DEALER SWEARS THERE "NORMAL" THE WHOLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FELL OFF THE CAR DOING 65 MPH I THINK CHYRSLER IS WAITING FOR THIS CAR TO KILL SOME ONE BEFORE THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT IS A LEMON AND IT WOULD NOT SURPRISE ME IF THAT HAPPENS AND NOW YOU ARE AWARE OF IT TO I WISH SOME ONE WOULD WAKE UP AN BUY THIS LEMON BACK BEFORE THERE ARE FATALITIES.THE TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO GO INTO 1ST GEAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING ONE (TALK ABOUT OVERREVING AND UBRUPTLY SLOWING DOWN) FEEL SORRY FOR THE GUY BEHIND ME .IT HASN'T DONE THAT AGAIN THOUGH OR SHOULD I SAY YET.JUST WAITING TO HAVE MORE PROBLEMS.I CAN'T SELL IT,THE THOUGHT OF GIVING SOMEONE ELSE THESE PRO BLEMS TURNS MY STOMACH.HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK I COULD GET AFTER MAKING FULL DISCLOSURE.MAYBE YOU GUYS CAN BUY IT AND DISECT IT. MAYBE THAT WAY US AMERICANS THAT PAY YOUR SALARY WILL BE SPARED IN THE FUTURE.I'M STUCK WITH A DEATH TRAP AND I EVEN HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF ALL THESE PROBLEMS.I GUESS WHEN IT FINALLY DOES KILL SOMEBODY THE ATTONEYS WILL LOVE MY RECORD KEEPING. *AK
2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #718658SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 10, 2000
WHILE MAKING A TURN REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SEATSFebruary 8, 2000
THE WELDS TO THE SEAT TRACKS ON DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE. DRIVER HAS TO KEEP REAR SEAT DOWN IN ORDER TO BRACE FRONT SEAT. DEALER SAID SEAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 15, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LEAKAGE FROM HIGH PRESSURE BRAKE HOSE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE PRESSURE WHEN STOPPING. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK
SEAT BELTSNovember 6, 1999
SPRING IN LFSEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. SEAT BELT COULDN'T BUCKLE WITH OUT SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND WOULD THEN POP OUT OF BUCKLE WITH A MINIMUM OF FORCE. THE SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY UNRELIABLE AND A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I CALLED THE DEALER AND SAID THAT THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE SHOULD BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE THE BASIC SAFETY FEATURES SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NEVER SEEN OR HEARD OF SUCH A FAILURE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER TOLD ME THAT I AM ON MY OWN IN THIS REGARD. I FEEL THAT THIS BASIC SAFETY FEATURE SHOULD BE COVERED FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. THE JEEP IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND IS MAINTAINED METICULOUSLY. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY ABUSE OF THIS SEAT BELT BUCKLE. I SUSPECT THAT YOU WILL FIND A HISTORY AND PATTERN OF SEAT BELT FAILURE IN CHRYSLER PRODUCTS. PLEASE ADVISE ME OF YOUR DECISION.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 4, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE WHICH RESULTS IN EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE / DECELERATE. *YC
UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 3, 1999
PAINT FLAKING AND PEELING ON ROOF, HOOD, AND TOP OF TAILGATE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, DISTRICT MGR., ZONE MGR., AND CHRYSLER CUSTOMER RELATIONS. NO ASSISTANCE WILL BE GIVEN. SISTER HAD SAME YEAR JEEP, CONTACTED SAME DEALER AND CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE ONLY, WAS REPAINTED FOR $200. CHRYSLER ONLY REPAINTING FOR ORIGINAL OWNERS, UNLIKE GM, WHICH WILL REPAIR PAINT FREE.
WHEELSNovember 3, 1999
CHROME COVERS FOR LUG NUTS SEPARATED FROM LUG NUTS. STANDARD LUG WRENCH NOW HAS LOOSE FIT, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF STRIPPING OR ROUNDING THE LUG NUT, CREATING HAZARD FOR TIRE CHANGING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 3, 1999
JEEP WILL IDLE FAST UNEXPECTEDLY (2000-4000 RPM). NEEDED TO REMOVE IDLE CONTROL VALVE AND SCRUB CLEAN, AS HIGH IDLE SPEED IS DUE TO THE ROD STICKING IN THE THROTTLE BODY. WAS STOPPED AT LIGHT DURING SNOWSTORM WITH FAMILY WHEN REAR WHEELS BEGAN TO SPIN. PLACED JEEP IN NEUTRAL AND IDLE WAS OVER 3000 RPM. CAREFULLY COMPLETED TRIP HOME (LESS THAN 1 MILE) AND THOROUGHLY CLEANED IDLE CONTROL VALVE. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE. DESIGN FLAW IN CHRYSLER'S THROTTLE BODY. CHRYSLER SEEMS TO BLAME THIS PROBLEM ON 'WRONG PEDAL APPLICATION', BUT I HAVE SHOWN OTHERWISE, AS WHEN THE HIGH IDLE OCCURRED, I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 26, 1999
RECALL REPAIR WORK COMPLETED ON THE ABS SYSTEM (96V-260), HOWEVER SYSTEM FAILS CONTINUOUSLY SINCE REPAIR, BRAKES RELEASE AND LOCK UP. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 16, 1999
10 TO 15 ESCOND CRANKING TO START, ON START UP IDLES AT 2000 TO 2500 RPM'S FOR 2 TO 4 MINUTES, DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS WONT LOCK OR UNLOCK DOOR OR REAR HATCH, LINKAGE BINDS, NO BACK UP LIGHTS, BOTH FT WIND WING WINDOWS LEAK AIR & WATER, CLUNKING WHEN STARTING & STOPPING FROM TRANSMISSION AREA, FUEL PUMP NOISY, FUEL INJECTORS LEAK RAW FUEL ON HOT DAYS *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 15, 1999
RECALL 90V-177 000/ FUEL INJECTION: IDLE SPEED CONTROL VALVE. DEFECT REOCCURRED AT 40,0000 MILES. FUEL INJECTION MALFUNCTIONIONED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS, CAUSING INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED. DEALER /MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WOULD BE DONE UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 27, 1999
CLEAR COAT PEELING ON HOOD,REAR DOOR,AND TOP OF AUTO VERY BADLY
SEAT BELTSSeptember 23, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT BUCKLE HAS STUCK SO THAT THE RELEASE BUTTON DOES NOT PRESS DOWN AND THE BUCKLE WILL NOT COME LOOSE ON THE RECEIVING END. DEALER SAYS THE BUCKLE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 15, 1999
ON 8-23-97 RECALL REPAIR (96V26000) WAS DONE. HOWEVER, AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON AND THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD MOVE FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES. REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE TO THE ACTUATOR / ACTUATOR CLAMP WAS WORN & THE ACCUMULATOR TO CORRECT PROBLEM. PROBLEMS STILL EXIST WHICH DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL AFTER RECALL REPAIR. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 14, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL96V26000, REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 8, 1999
DEALER HAS DENIED ABS RECALL REPAIR (96V-260) ON TWO OCCASIONS, HOWEVER EXPERIENCES FAILURES ON INTERMITTENT BASIS. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 1, 1999
BRAKES STOP INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY,CONSUMER HAS LOST TOTAL BRAKING CAPACITY.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 1, 1999
THE VECHILE BEGAN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE AT TRAVEL SPEEDS FROM 0-45MPH. DURING FAILURE, THE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED BEGIN TO SLOW THE VECHILE AND THEN PEDAL POWER IS LOST AND BRAKING ABILITY IS LOST. WHEN THE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND QUICKLY REDRPRESSED THE BRAKE POWER IS RESTORED.CHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION HAS BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURES. THE LOCAL DEALER PERFORMERMED A PROM TEST BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE NATURE OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER THEN SUGGESTED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS MOST LIKELY FAULTY, BUT REFUSED TO COVER IT UNDER A NHTSA RECALL. AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AT A COST OF $600. THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN AFTER THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACE. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO CHYSLER WHO SUGGESTED A SECOND DEALER TO CHECK THE ABS SYSTEM. THE SECOND DEALER PERFORMED A SERIES OF TEST TO THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM AND DETERMINED THAT THE ABS ACCUMULATOR PUMP ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED IT AT A COST OF MORE THAN $319.00. THE DELEARSHIP REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL, AND THE LOCAL ZONE MANAGER REFUSED TO REPLACED THOSE PARTS OUTLINED IN THE NHTSA BULLETIN AS RELATED TO THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER THEN ASSURED THAT THE REPAIR HAD CORRECTED THE FAILURE,AS DETERMINED BY HIS TEST. LESS THAN ONE WEEK AFTER THE SECOND REPAIR THE VECHILE AGAIN EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, OF THE SAME TYPE (LOSS OF BRAKING AND PEDAL POWER). THIS INCIDENT OCCURED ON AUGUST 30,1999. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER, WHO SUGGESTED THAT THE VECHILE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND TOWED IT BACK FOR EXAMINATION. THE DEALER THEN PREFORMED TESTS AND REPORTED THAT THE BRAKE SENSORS WERE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED. THE DEALER WAS ASKED TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS AS MANDATED BY THE NHTSA. THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS STATING THAT THE TEST DID NOT INDICATE THEY WERE NECESSARY. THE REPAIRS TO THE ABS BRAKE SENSORS WERE MADE AT A COST OF MORE THAN $149.00 PLUS TOWING. THE BRAKES HAVE SINCE FAILED AGAIN.*
Crash reported
NHTSA #710812SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 17, 1999
ABS COMPRESSOR GOES OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENS DURING NORMAL BRAKING. HOWEVER, COMPRESSOR HAS NOT GONE OUT IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, TWO TIMES WITHIN 6 MONTHS. CHANGING THE COMPRESSOR DID NOT SOLVE THIS PROBLM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAugust 15, 1999
MY VEHICLE HAD A STICKER INDICATING THAT THE TPS RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED PRIOR TO MY OWNERSHIP. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE TPS THAT CAUSED THE ORIGINAL RECALL ON THE PART. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR HAS BEEN CAUSING INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEEDS IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. THE IDLE CANNOT BE REDUCED BY TAPPING THE GAS PEDAL. THE RPMS CONTINUE TO INCREASE UNTIL I TURN MY VEHICLE OFF. I HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE ANYWHERE FROM 1 TO 6 TIMES BEFORE I CAN GET A NORMAL IDLE SPEED. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE THE IDLE SPEED HAS INCREASED WHEN I PLACED IT IN GEAR. IT HAS BEEN SO BAD THAT EVEN WITH MY FOOT COMPLETELY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE THE CAR STILL MOVES. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND I FEEL THAT THIS PART SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH ONE THAT ACTUALLY WORKS RIGHT. I AM WONDERING WHETHER THE ORIGINAL PART WAS ACTUALLY REPLACED WHEN THE RECALL WAS SUPPOSEDLY COMPLETED ON THIS VEHICLE OR WHETHER THE REPLACEMENT PART IS JUST AS FAULTY AND DANGEROUS AS THE ORIGINAL. I HAVE TAKEN MY JEEP TO SEVERAL MECHANICS FOR THIS AND A NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED IT A YEAR AGO. SO FAR EVERYONE I'VE TAKEN IT TO INCLUDING THE CERTIFIED JEEP DEALER/ SERVICE IN CHICO, CA., COURTESY MOTORS HAS TOLD ME THAT THE TPS IS MALFUNCTIONING AND CAUSING MY CAR TO ACCELERATE AT ITS OWN WILL. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER ON AUGUST 10, 1999 FOR A COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND WAS TOLD THAT, AMONG A SERIOSLY LONG LIST OF OTHER THINGS, THIS PART WAS SERIOUSLY MALFUNCTIONING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ANOTHER ASC CERTIFIED MECHANIC AT GRAND AUTO IN CHICO TOLD ME TODAY THAT THIS PART SHOULD DEFINITELY BE REPLACEABLE UNDER THE ORIGINAL RECALL: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 90V177000 FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL INJECTION IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT. PLEASE CALL ME AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE AT : (530)893-0684 HOME OR (530)218-4826 WORK . THANK YOU. SINCERELY, DEBORAH DAVIS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 9, 1999
ABS BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION, BRAKES FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR ALSO RESULTING IN COLLISION. MJS (96V-260)
STEERINGAugust 5, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, TIE RODS FELL OFF ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 25, 1999
I HAD FOUND THESE MALFUNCTIONS ON THE INTERNET UNDER THE WB56.COM ON THE RECALL SECTION. UNDER 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 20, 1999
BRAKES PROBLEMS SINCE OWNERSHIP, BRAKE FADING. TWO ABS RECALL'S HAVE BEEN REPAIRED HOWEVER ADDITIONAL CHARGES DUE TO ABS FAULTY SENSORS WHICH WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL COMPONENT LIST (REMEDY PROBLEM/DENIED ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS NECESSARY TO REMEDY ABS FAILURE). MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 14, 1999
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . ALSO, ABS LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER HAS REPLACED VARIOUS PARTS OF THE SYSTEM. AFTER VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP, IT STILL EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR TWO WEEKS, AND DEALER CANNOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 14, 1999
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKES, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (96V-260), AFTER RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE RESULTING IN SECOND ACCIDENT. MJS
VISIBILITYJuly 14, 1999
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM HAS NEVER WORKED, REPAIR ATTEMPTS ON 17 OCCASIONS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 14, 1999
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM EXPERIENCE NUMEROUS COMPONENT FAILURES.
VISIBILITYJuly 14, 1999
RIGHT WINDOW VENT REPLACE ON TWO OCCASION AND REPAIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. MJS
SEATSJuly 14, 1999
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT TRACKS REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS DUE TO SLIPPING IN AND OUT OF PLACE, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE STABILITY PROBLEMS. MJS
POWER TRAINJuly 14, 1999
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE REPLACED TWO TIMES. MJS
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJuly 14, 1999
REPLACE FLASHER UNIT. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 14, 1999
ABS SYSTEM CONSTANTLY FAILING, NUMEROUS REPAIR ATTEMPTS AND RECALL REPAIR, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL. MJS (96V-260)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 25, 1999
THROTTLE PEDAL IS STICKING, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER; DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM . NHTSA RECALL 97I-002. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 11, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL VEHIICLE CONTINUES TO TRAVEL. THE ABS INDICATIONS LIGHT STAYS ON AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 19, 1999
ABS BRAKES FAILED PIOR TO RECALL REPAIR RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT, RECALL REPAIR COMPLETE HOWEVER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE AND ACCIDENT AFTER COMPLETION. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMay 14, 1999
VEHICLE STALLS AT ALL SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY WHEN HITTING BUMPS AND PARKED ON HILLS. SHUTS OFF AT IDLE, SHUTTING DOWN MOTOR/POWER STEERING/BRAKES, ETC. SHUTS OFF AND RESTARTS WHEN AT SPEED, CAUSING SEVERE BUCKING/JERKING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 30, 1999
MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE FAILED. MJS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 30, 1999
THERMOSTAT, FAN CLUTCH AND GASKET FAILED. MJS.
POWER TRAINApril 30, 1999
TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE FAILED. MJS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 30, 1999
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING NOISE. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 30, 1999
ENGINE FAILED. MJS
POWER TRAINApril 21, 1999
UNIVERSAL JOINTS FAILED. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 21, 1999
MUFFLER FAILURE. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 21, 1999
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED TWICE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE- BRAKE PADS FAILED ALSO. *YC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 7, 1999
I SENT TWO COMPLAINTS IN LETTER FORM. ONE WAS IN JANUARY TO THE DOT IN WASHINGTON DC, AND I SENT ANOTHER LETTER TO THE NHTSA OFFICE IN WHITE PLAINS, NY ON APRIL 5TH. PLEASE CONTACT ME BY PHONE OR EMAIL BECAUSE THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY JEEP THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO ALL OTHER DRIVERS AND MYSELF. CHRYSLER FAILS TO SEE THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS ISSUE, AND I HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH THEIR INADEQUATE CUSTOMER SERVICE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 5, 1999
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT STARTS AT AN HIGH IDLE, AND DOES NOT COME DOWN TO ITS RIGHT IDLE SPEED DUE TO A BAD THROTTLE SENSOR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 31, 1999
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR TO PADS AND DRUMS. (98V-005)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 12, 1999
CHRYSLER ISSUED RECALL ON FRONT ROTORS, AND REASON FOR ISSUING RECALL DOES NOT SEEM TO BE CORRECT. ROTORS APPEAR TO BE MANUFACTURERED WITH NOT ENOUGH METAL. ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES DUE TO CHEAP MATERIALS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRFebruary 1, 1999
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 21, 1999
THE EXHAUST HAS A CONTINUAL RATTLE AT IDLE AND I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN ,IT JUST STARTED ONE DAY AND I CAN NOT GET A STRAIGHT ANSWER ON WHAT IT IS OR IF SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. IT IS A MAJOR CONCERN AS I NEED TO KNOW IF IT IS A FIRE HAZARD. THANK YOU. *K
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 19, 1999
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 11, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. NOT SURE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE CHEROKEE BURNED COMPLETELY. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LINE LEAK OR A FUEL INJECTOR LEAK. THE FIREWALL PROTECTED THE PASSENGERS UNTIL THEY WERE ABLE TO ESCAPE. *AK *ML
Fire reported
NHTSA #833258VISIBILITYJanuary 7, 1999
MOST OF THE TIME WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED ON THEY DO NOT FUNCTION, AND IF THEY DO FUNCTION, THEY WILL ONLY WORK FOR ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE AS OF YET. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHERDecember 15, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 5, 1998
WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND RELEASING IT THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AT A HIGH SPEED. ENGINE HAS TO BE TURNED OFF TO STOP THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER CAN'T FIND SOLUTION. *AK
TIRESNovember 3, 1998
DURING VEHICLE COLLISION SPARE TIRE BROKE FREE RESULTING IN HITTING THE BACK OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOctober 16, 1998
CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE, APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. FIRE INSPECTOR DISCOVERED FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VIN.# WILL BE ADDED AT LATER TIME. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #829057SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 7, 1998
WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THE BACK. CONTACTED DEALER TO GET THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP, AND THE VEHICLE HAS'NT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #828661ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSeptember 8, 1998
AFTER DRIVING ALL DAY (A COUPLE HOURS) VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. USUALLY HAPPENS IN HOT WEATHER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 2, 1998
DEALER WILL INSTALL SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DUE TO MISAPPLICATION OF BRAKE PEDAL WHICH IS SITUATED NEAR ACCELERATOR PEDAL. 97I-002.000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 27, 1998
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL# 96V260. SINCE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, THE CONDITION OF THE BRAKES BECAME WORSE. OWNER HAS HAD TWO INCIDENTS WHERE THE BRAKES FAILED. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL BECAME HARD, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEE CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 27, 1998
HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 96V26000 & NOTIFIED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE IN. SERVICE MANAGER COULD NOT LOCATE BRAKE PROBLEM AFTER TEST DRIVING VEHICLE. BRAKE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. OWNER CALLED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS INFORMED TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. OWNER WANTS BRAKES REPLACED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJuly 13, 1998
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED CAUSING HAZARD LIGHT TO FAIL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 13, 1998
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL CONTINUALLY.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERJuly 13, 1998
FUEL GAUGE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY FUEL SENDER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 13, 1998
ROTORS PITTED CAUSING DAMAGE TO PADS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 13, 1998
MASTER CYLINDERS LEAKING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 8, 1998
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 22, 1998
ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; INTERMITTENTLY THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKES. THE PEDAL GETS HARD,BUT DOESN'T GO TO THE FLOOR AND THERE IS NO BRAKING ABILITY. HAS BEEN CORRECTED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALERSHIP, BUT ONLY LASTS FOR A FEW MONTHS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 20, 1998
ANTI LOCK BRAKES CONTINUALLY FAIL,ROTORS PITTED AND WEARING UNEVENLY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 20, 1998
ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORT CAUSING GAUGES AND LIGHTS TO FAIL.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERJune 20, 1998
SENDING UNIT FAILED.
STRUCTUREJune 20, 1998
HOOD PROP BRACKET BROKE OFF, HOOD RELEASE CABLE CRUSHED UNDER HINGE CAUSING WATER LEAK.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERJune 20, 1998
BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM FAILED LINE.
SEATSJune 20, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VERTICAL SEAT RELEASE LEVER FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 17, 1998
ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RACES OR IDLES HIGH AT START UP AND ALSO OCCURS AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. THE SPEED REACHES UP TO 65MPH WITHOUT PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATE THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND NEITHER CAN DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 28, 1998
BRAKING DISTANCE PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRApril 15, 1998
BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CORRODED PRIOR TO RECALL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 7, 1998
BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER, PADS WORN PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 7, 1998
BRAKE LINES BROKEN.
VISIBILITYMarch 31, 1998
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER BROKE OFF AT THE ARM DUE TO RUST.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 31, 1998
ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 31, 1998
CALIPERS AND PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 24, 1998
INTERLOCK BRAKE SWITCH RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED, HOWEVER OTHER COMPONENTS WERE DAMAGED IN THE PROCESS.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRMarch 6, 1998
VEHICLE FRONT ROTORS FAILD ON 8/21/96 IN EXACTLY THE MANNER DESCRIBED BY RECALL # 98V005000.
SEATSMarch 1, 1998
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH DOES NOT HOLD AND WILL DISCONNECT WITH MODERATE FORCE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 26, 1998
SUDDEN ACCELERATION,RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 23, 1998
96V260, THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO BE HARD AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER REPLACED ABS PUMP AND ACTUATOR, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. BEEN IN THE DEALER 6 TIMES FOR RECALL, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 20, 1998
OWNER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING INSTALLATION OF A "BRAKE PEDAL SHIFT INTERLOCK" WHICH APPEARS TO THE OWNER TO SOLVE THE COMMON SPORATIC HIGH IDLE VOLUME. THE OWNER RESOLVE THE PROBLEM BY HEAVY CLEANING THE GUNK SOLIDIFIED ON THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE. OWNER HAS NOT HAD ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS.
TIRESFebruary 9, 1998
TIRES REPLACED DUE TO POOR PERFORMANCE, LOST TRACTION NEARLY CAUSING COLLISION. (MICHELINE XCH4 215X75X15)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 9, 1998
BRAKE LINE FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 9, 1998
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VEER IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION WHILE ENGAGING BRAKES.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 4, 1998
HIGH ENGINE IDLE WHEN FIRST PLACED IN GEAR PRIOR TO RECALL (90V-177). *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 29, 1998
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE WAS ON FIRE CAUSING THE WHEEL AREA AND ENGINE TO COMPLETELY BURN. CONSUMER BURNED HANDS AND GOT SMOKE IN LUNGS. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #821012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 15, 1998
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED AFTER REPAIRED UNDER RECALL ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDecember 23, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES HIGH IDLE SPEED ON OCCASIONS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDecember 19, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING VEHICLE COLLISION.
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #526923SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 18, 1997
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (396V260000). CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK IN VEHICLE ON DATE. THE WORK WAS DONE. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. BEEN BACK TO DEALER 5 TIMES SINCE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 10, 1997
RECALL WORK ON THE ABS SYSTEM NOT COMPLETED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 6, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS, HOWEVER SINCE RECALL REPAIR WORK AND THE ADDITIONAL REPAIR OF THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE THE SYSTEM WORKS FINE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNovember 4, 1997
ENGINE STOPPED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 31, 1997
THE FRONT ROTORS SEPARTED IN TWO AND THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP. DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR. *AK WHEN THE ROTORS SEPARTED THE BRAKES ARE LOST ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING, THE VEHICLE TO PULE VIOLENTLY IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. *YD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 24, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 16, 1997
ABS MOTOR/PUMP WAS OPERATING WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION, COULD ONLY BE STOPPED BY DISCONNECTING BATTERY. ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL WORK DONE ONE WEEK BEFORE INCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 15, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 7, 1997
CORRECTIVE ACTION DID NOT REMEDY RECALL PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE ON THREE OCCASIONS IN WHICH THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, NEARLY RESULTING IN A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 7, 1997
ABS BRAKE FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. (96V-260) AW (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 6, 1997
EXPERIENCE DIFFICULT BRAKING, REPLACE ABS RELAY AND PUMP.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 6, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKE FAILED, INSPECT BRAKES FOUND BAD ABS PUMP, MOTOR, AND ACTUATOR BLEED BRAKES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 6, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKE PUMP (RECALL ITEM) REPAIRED HOWEVER OTHER BRAKES COMPONENTS WERE DAMAGED DUE TO FAULTY PUMP.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESeptember 23, 1997
FUEL INJECTION SEALS LEAKED FLUID ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #521335SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 22, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, CONSUMER HAVING TROUBLE GETTING COMPENSATED.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 17, 1997
GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, SHOWING AN INACCURATE READING OF THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN GAS TANK. ALSO, ENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY DEFECT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 12, 1997
IN TRAFFIC THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO SLOWING DOWN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 8, 1997
DEFECTIVE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, CAUSING HIGH IDLE PRIOR TO RECALL; RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO DATE OF VEHICLE. (90V-177). *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 4, 1997
RECALL # 96V260000, CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR (3) WEEK WAITING FOR PARTS. DEALER NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 4, 1997
ABS PROBLEMS AFTER RECALL REPAIRS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 25, 1997
ABS ACCUMULATOR/ACTUATOR FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL. SEEKS INFORMATION CONCERNING RECALLS. (96V-260). *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAugust 7, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES HIGH IDLE AFTER START; DIFFICULT TI CONTROL AT STOPS. REPLACED TP SENSOR. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAugust 7, 1997
OWNER ATTEMPTED TO MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND WOULD NOT STOP. VEHICLE TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 35 FEET BACKWARDS, STICKING AND KILLING OWNERS WIFE IN THE DRIVE WAY. VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ALTHOUGH BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED.
Crash reported2 death(s)
NHTSA #522562ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 5, 1997
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 25-35 MPH NOTICED ABS LIGHT ON, THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD. PULLED OVER, OPENED HOOD WIRING WAS COMPLETELY BURNT.DEALER CLAIMS CANNOT FIND PROBLEM FOR THIS DEFECT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 5, 1997
WHEN THE IGNITION IS OFF AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, THE TEMPERATURE GUAGE NEEDLE MOVES TO HOT AND THE FUEL GUAGE NEEDLE MOVES TO EMPTY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 1997
RECEIVED NOTICE (#96V260000) & CONTACTED & SET UP APPOINTMENT W/DEALER. INFORMED NEED TO RUN PRESSURE TEST FIRST, BUT DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. WILL NOT ORDER PARTS UNTIL PRESSURE TEST IS DONE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 15, 1997
ABS, NHTSA RECALL #96V260000; OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 1ST WEEK OF JUNE 1997, MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED DEALER WITH PARTS TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SKIDS CAUSING POOR DIRECTION CONTROL/NEARLY CAUSED CRASH, ABS WARNING LIGHTS REMAINS ON. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 15, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 11, 1997
DEFECTIVE REAR ENGINE SEAL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 3, 1997
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL DID NOT GO DOWN . PRESSED THE PEDAL DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL . HE HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. MANUFACTURER REPAIRED THE BRAKES UNDER A RECALL THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #813782SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 27, 1997
ABS BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RCALL (96V-260). *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 23, 1997
ABS: MFR. RECALL #702, RECEIVED NOTICE ON MAY 27, FRONT BRAKES. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR ON JUNE11, WAS TOLD INSPECTION ONLY, ABS WORKING PROPERLY. TOOK VEHICLE BACK IN ON JUNE 12TH . REPLACED ABS ACCUMULATOR. BRAKES STILL MAKING A GROANING NOISE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 20, 1997
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THEY CAN NOT FIX VEHICLE UNLESS THEY FIX OTHER PART OF THE BRAKE PROBLEM. THEREFORE, THE DEALER WOULD REQUEST OWNER TO PAY FOR THE WORK BEFORE THEY FIX THE RECALL NOTICE. DEALER STATE DTHAT THE ONLY WAY TO FIX RECALL IS TO FIX OTHER CODES OF THE BRAKE FIRST. OWNER STATED THAT DEALER SHOULD CORRECT PROBLEM AS RECALL STATED. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #813302SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 16, 1997
HOSE TO END FITTING CAME APART FROM THE BRASS ABS SYSTEMS, CAUSING AN ENGINE FIRE . *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #813156SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 16, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED BEFORE/AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
VISIBILITYJune 16, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER MISADJUSTED, CAUSING FAILURE.
SUSPENSIONJune 16, 1997
VEHICLE MISALIGNED CAUSING TIRE WEAR.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 16, 1997
OIL PRESSURE SENDER SWITCH FAILED, ALSO ENGINE STALLS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 16, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL WIRE FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 13, 1997
ABS PUMP FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIR.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 13, 1997
THROTTLE BODY DIRTY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 13, 1997
GASKET FAILED.
STEERINGJune 11, 1997
STEERING TRACKING BAR FAILED, CAUSING LOUD NOISE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 10, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HIS ABS BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT HAS NOT HAD WORK REPAIRED BECAUSE DEALERS WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. RECALL NO.96V260000. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 9, 1997
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE ABS KICKED IN AND HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. PEDAL BECAME VERY HARD, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 30MPH. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #812929SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 2, 1997
THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO THE RECALL, RESULTING IN WHEEL LOCKUP AND ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 29, 1997
IN TRAFFIC THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, THERE WAS NO SLOWING DOWN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #812569VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMay 5, 1997
VEHICLE GOES INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION WHILE DRIVING, HIGH IDLE. TO STOP VEHICLE APPLIED BRAKES REALLY HARD. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 29, 1997
BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAUSED PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR.
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGApril 29, 1997
HAZARD/BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 29, 1997
THE ABS PUMP/MOTOR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 21, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 5 TIMES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 21, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINApril 8, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE HAS DEFECTIVE ROTORS. EXPANSION TANK EXPLODED UNDER THE HOOD. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 25, 1997
ABS BRAKE FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 4, 1997
RECALL RELATED, 96V260000, ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PEDAL GOES THE FLOOR, TO REGAIN EFFECTIVENESS PUMP THE PEDAL, IN FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF DISC PADS AND ROTORS, WILL PROVIDE PROOF OF RECEIPT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 3, 1997
OWNER HAD RECALL WORK DONE FOR A FAULTY THROTTLE SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED, RECALL NO. 90V177000. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 28, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO REASON, THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #807717SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 20, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 12, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 12, 1997
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 4, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 4, 1997
BRAKES FADE CONTINUALLY, ONE INCIDENT RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 3, 1997
BRAKES: WAS DRIVING AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND HAD COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. HAD STOPPED PREVIOUSLY TO CHECK BRAKES BECAUSE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEM. CAUSE OF BRAKE FAILURE UNKNOWN. TAKING TO DEALER TODAY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 31, 1997
WAS DRIVING AND THE ABS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, TOOK TO DEALER AND HE REPLACED COMPUTER . *AK
SEAT BELTSJanuary 23, 1997
BUCKLE LACKS FEMALE END OF LATCH, INTERNAL COMPONENTS ARE BROKEN. *AK
SEATSJanuary 17, 1997
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER 'S SEAT WAS LOOSE, TURNED THE CORNER AND THE SEAT BROKE. DEALER GAVE A LIST OF THINGS THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMER COST. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 17, 1997
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED SIX TIMES AFTER RECALL REPAIRS, CAUSING ENGINE TO IDLE HIGH AND STALL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 9, 1997
ENGINE STARTED, ABS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATES AND BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE, SHUT ENGINE OFF, RESTART LIGHT COMES ON THAN GOES OFF, BRAKES WORK PROPERLY, ABS PUMP MOTOR BURNED OUT;
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 9, 1997
UNPREDICTABLE BRAKE SYSTEM.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 2, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 18, 1996
ABS: WHEN APPLIED BRAKES BECOMES REAL HARD, LOTS OF PRESSURE APPLIED BEFORE VEHICLE STOPS; ANTI- LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON; INTERMITTENT PROBLEM; DEALER HAS NOT DUPLICATED PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 5, 1996
POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, DURING NORMAL BRAKING AT 55 MPH, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 18, 1996
DISC BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATED FROM DRIVING HUB, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 6, 1996
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAD TO BE FIXED 6 TIMES DUE TO A CLICKING SOUND FROM THE HYDRAULIC UNIT. 7TH TIME THE ABS BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR DUE TO FAST LEAK DOWN PRESSURE UNIT.WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON . HAD TO PUMP PEDAL HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 30, 1996
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR ON ANY ROAD CONDITION WHERE TRACKING IS LIMITED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCKUP. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 23, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 18, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD SMELL OF SMOKE WHILE DRIVING, ELECTRICAL SHORT, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #803735VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 18, 1996
VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD IN INCLEMENT WEATHER UPON APPLYING BRAKES, ALSO WHEN FIRST STARTED VEHICLE REVS UP TO 2500 RPM.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 17, 1996
ABS BRAKES FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (91V-063). *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 15, 1996
HIGH ENGINE IDLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 11, 1996
VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO UNWANTED ACCELERATION DUE TO THROTTLE SENSOR BEING POSSIBLE CAUSE, ALSO VEHICLE WILL STALL WITH NO WARNING NO MATTER OF WEATHER OR ROAD CONDITIONS AND DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 8, 1996
THE HUB OF THE ROTOR CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE DISC OF THE BRAKE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 3, 1996
THE FRONT TWO ROTORS RUSTED AND BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE HIS BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 29, 1996
THE HYDRAULIC ANTI BRAKE PUMP IS STARTING TO RUN CONTINUOUSLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 23, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE MOTOR MOUNT CAME LOOSE, TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAugust 12, 1996
IN WET WEATHER THE JEEP ACCELERATES, CAN'T STOP THE JEEP ONLY IN THE RAIN . PLEASE DESCRIBE .AK
STRUCTUREJuly 17, 1996
FAILURE OF THE REMOTE DOOR LOCKS, THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK AND UNLOCK. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 8, 1996
ABS SYSTEM FAILED TWICE AFTER WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. *DH
POWER TRAINJune 17, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MALFUNCTIONING WHEN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE KICKS OUT, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK
STRUCTUREMay 30, 1996
WATER IS GETTING INTO THE TRUNK LID GASKET AND RUINS SPARE TIRE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 10, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT, RESULTING IN A NEAR ACCIDENT.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 4, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 30, 1996
REAR BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 30, 1996
ABS WARNING LIGHT ON DUE TO FAILED ACCUMULATOR/HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP. *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 30, 1996
ABS PUMP MOTOR FAILED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 30, 1996
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 18, 1996
HAD TO REPLACE ABS SYSTEM BECAUSE OF MALFUNCTION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 18, 1996
HAD TO REPLACE ABS SYSTEM BECAUSE OF MALFUNCTION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 17, 1996
FUEL THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS HAD TO BE REPLACED, VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEApril 4, 1996
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE THE FUEL LINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #982293ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 19, 1996
VEHICLE OVERHEATS CONTINUALLY.
PARKING BRAKEMarch 19, 1996
PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY REPLACED. *DH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 19, 1996
VEHICLE SURGES, THEN DIES.
POWER TRAINMarch 19, 1996
TRANSFER CASE VACUUM SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING PART-TIME 4X4 WARNING LIGHT TO STAY ON.
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMarch 19, 1996
HEAD LIGHT FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 26, 1996
FAILURE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL, CAN NOT TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 26, 1996
FAILURE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL, CAN NOT TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 16, 1996
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire reported
NHTSA #979295FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 16, 1996
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire reported
NHTSA #979295SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 15, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. *SD
SEAT BELTSFebruary 9, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED, UNABLE TO LATCH SEATBELT. TT
POWER TRAINFebruary 8, 1996
SLAVE CYLINDER FOR CLUTCH LEAKS FLUID WHICH LEFT DRIVER STRANDED NOT ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDecember 27, 1995
HIGH IDLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #490766SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 6, 1995
REPLACED ABS BRAKE SYSTEM, DUE TO TOTAL FAILURE TWICE, ALMOST RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 25, 1995
EXPERIENCING HARD BRAKE PEDAL. TT CONSUMER FEELS VEHICLE IS TOO YOUNG TO HAVE THESE KINDS OF PROBLEMS, THE ABS COMPONENTS SHOULD NOT GO, CONSUMER STATES THE ABS PUMP,ABS ACCUMULATOR AND HYDDRAULIC MODULE ASSEMBLY HAVE ALL GONE OUT WHICH IS APART OF THE ABS SYSTEM.* JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 5, 1995
THE TRUCK HAS ABS BRAKES. THEY LIGHT ALL THE TIME AND THE SYSTEM WILL WORK ONLY SOMETIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 28, 1995
WHEN PUTTING JEEP FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE JEEP ACCELERATES . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 27, 1995
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR BROKE . TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 11, 1995
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, TOOK IT OUT OF GEAR AND CAME TO A STOP. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 5, 1995
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, PRESSURE DOES NOT BUILD UP SUFFICIENTLY FOR ABS TO PERFORM AS INTENDED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 15, 1995
THE ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED. THE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 15, 1995
ABS BRAKES; BRAKES ARE HARD W/POOR RESPONSE FOR STOPPING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAugust 10, 1995
GAS CAP LEAKS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 10, 1995
RIGHT/FRONT POWER DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE DUE TO FAILURE OF WIRING HARNESS IN DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 10, 1995
FRONT BRAKES REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 10, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING, ALSO FAILS TO RESTART AFTER SITTING.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAugust 10, 1995
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING IDLE STABLE GEAR TO STICK AT HIGH IDLE.
STRUCTUREAugust 10, 1995
TAILGATE LIFT BEZEL BROKE.
EQUIPMENTAugust 10, 1995
RADIO INOPERATIVE. *AW
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 10, 1995
BELTS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 10, 1995
ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE.
SEAT BELTSJuly 31, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT CATCH/FEMALE END OF BUCKLE FAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 24, 1995
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, LOSS OF BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJuly 13, 1995
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED. *DH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJuly 12, 1995
THROTTLE STICKS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REV UP AT 30 RPM AND TICKS UNTIL IGNITION IS SHUT OFF.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 12, 1995
VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL AFTER REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. *SKD
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESJuly 12, 1995
DOOR LOCKS STICK, PREVENTING DOORS FROM OPENING FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 5, 1995
ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 28, 1995
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PUMP FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE LOW PRESSURE HOSE AND ASSEMBLY PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-003). *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 28, 1995
REPLACED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PUMP.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 28, 1995
REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 23, 1995
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, REPLACED THE ABS PUMP, ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 21, 1995
THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RACE OR SUDDEN ACCELERATION. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 1, 1995
CRACKED EXHAUST. TT
STRUCTUREMay 31, 1995
PINS ON DOOR HINGE DROPPED OUT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUSING DOOR TO FALL OFF. CAUSED DEFECTIVE WELDS. TT
VISIBILITYMay 16, 1995
SEAL AROUND FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFECTIVE; LEAKS DURING RAINY WEATHER; SAFETY HAZARD; REPLACED TWICE. TT
SUSPENSIONMay 5, 1995
TWO TIMES THE TIRES WENT IN ALL DIFFERENT DIRECTION AND STEERING WAS UNCONTROLABLE, DUE TO THE TRACK BAR BREAKING, REPLACE TWICE. TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMay 4, 1995
THE INSIDE DOOR LATCH CATCHES FINGERS AND SKIN BECAUSE OF THE LATCHES DESIGN AND CAUSES INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT. TT
2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #964815FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMay 2, 1995
FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED TO THE POINT WHERE OWNER HAD JEEP TOWED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 24, 1995
BRAKE AND ABS BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON. COULD RESULT IN BRAKE LOCKUP. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGApril 24, 1995
BRAKE AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON. COULD RESULT IN BRAKE LOCKUP. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 10, 1995
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT KEEP COMING ON CONSUMER STILL HAVE BRAKE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 3, 1995
PULLING INTO DRIVE WAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. TT
Crash reported
NHTSA #962903ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 30, 1995
CRACK IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSES FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 28, 1995
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, LIGHT CAME ON, BRAKE PEDAL HARD, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE LONG STOPPING DISTANCE, ABS SYSTEM NEED TO BE REPLACE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 24, 1995
SUDDEN ACCELERATION PRIOR TO RECALL (90V-177). *SKD
SEATSMarch 23, 1995
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S POWER SEATS ARE OFF TRACK.
VISIBILITYMarch 23, 1995
POWER WINDOW FAILED. *SKD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 16, 1995
UPON STARTING VEHICLE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AW
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #482246ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 9, 1995
COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *SD
SEAT BELTSMarch 9, 1995
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCHES FAILED. *SD
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMarch 9, 1995
WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT FLOORBOARD. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 9, 1995
STARTER REPLACED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 9, 1995
WATER PUMP REPLACED. *SD
POWER TRAINMarch 9, 1995
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SD
EQUIPMENTMarch 9, 1995
AIR CONDITIONING FAILURE. *SD
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMarch 3, 1995
WHILE DRIVING THE REAR LIFT GATE HATCH BACK COMES OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 21, 1995
4TH THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 21, 1995
4TH THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 7, 1995
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE ACTUATOR/MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AFTER RECALL (91V-063) WORK PERFORMED. *SKD
POWER TRAINFebruary 7, 1995
TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE FAILED, CAUSING LEAK. *SKD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 2, 1995
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (90V-177). *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 30, 1995
ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON CAUSING NO RESPONSE FROM THE SYSTEM. PLEASE LIST AND DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 29, 1995
OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 29, 1995
LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED IN COLD OR AFTER IDLING FOR A WHILE.
WHEELSDecember 29, 1994
LEFT FRONT LUG NUTS AND BOLTS FAILED, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #478382VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDecember 28, 1994
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ROLLOVER. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #478419SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 12, 1994
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILURE. *AW
TIRESDecember 10, 1994
MICHELIN TIRE BLEW OUT, ALSO PREMATURE WEAR/SIDE WALL CRACKS/BELT WIRES PROTRUDING THROUGH ON TIRES. *SKD
STRUCTUREDecember 10, 1994
INTERIOR VEHICLE IMPLOSION AS RESULT OF A TIRE FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENovember 11, 1994
GAS SMELL ENTERED INTO VEHICLE FROM LOOSE FILLER NECK.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 11, 1994
IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (90V-177). *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 11, 1994
ACCELERATOR STUCK 3 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #476084SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 11, 1994
NOISY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.